Irish Skin Foundation

Total Lobbying Efforts: 7

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2021-01-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Éamon Ó Cuív (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Neasa Hourigan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Róisín Shorthall (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Colm Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alan Kelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pa Daly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joe O'Brien (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To secure access for Irish patients to a new treatment for atopic eczema
Methods: Email
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Access for Irish patients to a new treatment for atopic eczema
2020-09-21
Politician(s) lobbied: Stephen Donnelly (Minister), Department of Health; Éamon Ó Cuív (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Ossian Smyth (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alan Kelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Access for Irish patients to a new treatment for atopic eczema
Methods: Letter, Email, Phone call
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Access for Irish patients to a new treatment for atopic eczema
2018-01-08
Politician(s) lobbied: Róisín Shortall (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To secure information for a submission to Government.
Methods: Email
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Outpatient services
consultant dermatologist numbers
number of referrals to dermatology services
NTPF funding 2006-16 for dermatology-related procedures and treatments and matters concerning persons accessing dermatology services via the NTPF.
2017-08-30
Politician(s) lobbied: Róisín Shortall (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To provide information for the ISF's advocacy work
Methods: Email
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Outpatient services
consultant dermatologist numbers
number of referrals to dermatology services
NTPF funding 2006-16 for dermatology-related procedures and treatments and matters concerning persons accessing dermatology services via the NTPF.
2016-09-19
Politician(s) lobbied: Mick Barry (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; John Brassil (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; James Browne (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pat Buckley (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Joan Collins (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jim Daly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Harty (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Billy Kelleher (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Alan Kelly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Josepha Madigan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Hildegarde Naughton (Senator), Seanad; Kate O'Connell (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Louise O'Reilly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Róisín Shortall (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: The resourcing of a strategically planned, long-term, well-resourced, and sustained national campaign to educate the public about prevention and early detection of skin cancer.::The placing of a duty of care on local authorities, schools management, recreation / sporting club management and employers to protect the public, children and employees from UV damage.::The banning sunbeds, completely, for public and private use.::The reduction out-of-pocket expenses paid by dermatology patients for moisturisers, emollients, bandages, dressings, specialist clothing and sunscreens by eliminating VAT.::Expansion of the very limited choice of products available via medical card & DPS for preventing, treating & managing skin disease. One in 5 children and 1 in 12 adults suffer with eczema. Regular application of over-the-counter medical moisturisers is the cornerstone of treatment for the condition. A combination of barriers make dozens of products expensive for patients. These barriers limit cho
Methods: Submission
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Submission to the Oireachtas Future of Healthcare Committee
2016-01-13
Politician(s) lobbied: Jerry Buttimer (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To secure a meeting before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health & Children
Methods: Meeting, Email
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Services for people with psoriasis
2016-01-13
Politician(s) lobbied: Jerry Buttimer (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To secure a VAT reduction on emolients
Methods: Meeting, Email
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MethodDescription
VAT rates on emollients